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Victims’ groups raise ‘significant concerns’ about change to jury majority

Victims’ groups raise ‘significant concerns’ about change to jury majority

Victims’ groups raise ‘significant concerns’ about change to jury majority

04 December 2024

The Scottish Government plans to increase the number of jurors needed for a guilty verdict from eight out of 15 to 10.


Forecasters issue yellow warning for heavy rain and wind during the weekend

Forecasters issue yellow warning for heavy rain and wind during the weekend

Forecasters issue yellow warning for heavy rain and wind during the weekend

04 December 2024

People are being advised of a ‘danger to life’ from flying debris as well as from large waves at the coast.


Rocket company pauses construction of spaceport in Highlands

Rocket company pauses construction of spaceport in Highlands

Rocket company pauses construction of spaceport in Highlands

04 December 2024

Orbex is delaying construction on its Sutherland spaceport to focus on launching rockets in Shetland.


Investors line up ahead of Thames Water deadline for £3.3bn equity raise

Investors line up ahead of Thames Water deadline for £3.3bn equity raise

Investors line up ahead of Thames Water deadline for £3.3bn equity raise

04 December 2024

Castle Water is said to be among those planning to put in potential bids for an equity cash injection into Thames Water.


Campaigners present ‘vision of hope’ for Scotland to become rewilding nation

Campaigners present ‘vision of hope’ for Scotland to become rewilding nation

Campaigners present ‘vision of hope’ for Scotland to become rewilding nation

04 December 2024

Scottish Rewilding Alliance said the country can ‘lead the movement for global change’.


Former SNP MP joins Alba Party

Former SNP MP joins Alba Party

Former SNP MP joins Alba Party

04 December 2024

Angus MacNeil, who was expelled by the SNP last year and lost his seat in July, teased a potential run for Holyrood in 2026.


Ministers urged to give locals ‘meaningful say’ on Galloway National Park plans

Ministers urged to give locals ‘meaningful say’ on Galloway National Park plans

Ministers urged to give locals ‘meaningful say’ on Galloway National Park plans

04 December 2024

Councillors in Dumfries and Galloway will next week debate a motion calling for a referendum to be held on the proposals.


Man dies after car crash on Isle of Skye

Man dies after car crash on Isle of Skye

Man dies after car crash on Isle of Skye

04 December 2024

Police have asked anyone with information to come forward.


50 Cent among headliners at Trnsmt

50 Cent among headliners at Trnsmt

50 Cent among headliners at Trnsmt

04 December 2024

The US rapper will top the bill on Friday, with Biffy Clyro the headline act on Saturday, and Snow Patrol on Sunday.


Ice and snow bring disruption on roads in northern Scotland

Ice and snow bring disruption on roads in northern Scotland

Ice and snow bring disruption on roads in northern Scotland

04 December 2024

It comes ahead of a yellow weather warning for wind for the Western Isles, Orkney and Shetland and part of the Highlands and Argyll and Bute.


Tasha Ghouri and JB Gill among stars on 2025 Strictly Come Dancing live tour

Tasha Ghouri and JB Gill among stars on 2025 Strictly Come Dancing live tour

Tasha Ghouri and JB Gill among stars on 2025 Strictly Come Dancing live tour

04 December 2024

The seven celebrities will hit the road from January 17 to perform 30 dazzling shows across the country until February 9.


Family of man, 64, killed in Aberdeenshire crash say he will be ‘sadly missed’

Family of man, 64, killed in Aberdeenshire crash say he will be ‘sadly missed’

Family of man, 64, killed in Aberdeenshire crash say he will be ‘sadly missed’

03 December 2024

Andrew Johnstone died in a crash on an unclassified road between the A980 at Torphins and the B9119 at Tornaveen in November.


Scottish artist Jasleen Kaur who put doily on a car wins Turner Prize 2024

Scottish artist Jasleen Kaur who put doily on a car wins Turner Prize 2024

Scottish artist Jasleen Kaur who put doily on a car wins Turner Prize 2024

03 December 2024

Happy Valley actor James Norton announced the winner in a ceremony held at Tate Britain.


Four of UK’s five nuclear power stations to be extended beyond planned closure

Four of UK’s five nuclear power stations to be extended beyond planned closure

Four of UK’s five nuclear power stations to be extended beyond planned closure

03 December 2024

Operator EDF said it would keep the sites open for longer to help maintain electricity supply over the coming years.


Boy, 14, seriously injured in hospital after attack by gang of 10 teenagers

Boy, 14, seriously injured in hospital after attack by gang of 10 teenagers

Boy, 14, seriously injured in hospital after attack by gang of 10 teenagers

03 December 2024

The attack happened in Edinburgh at about 8pm on Monday.


Shona Robison vows to ‘put people of Scotland first’ in Holyrood Budget

Shona Robison vows to ‘put people of Scotland first’ in Holyrood Budget

Shona Robison vows to ‘put people of Scotland first’ in Holyrood Budget

03 December 2024

The Scottish Finance Secretary will set out her draft tax and spending plans for 2025-26 to MSPs on Wednesday.


Scottish schoolgirl among child cancer survivors who inspired poem about courage

Scottish schoolgirl among child cancer survivors who inspired poem about courage

Scottish schoolgirl among child cancer survivors who inspired poem about courage

03 December 2024

Former children’s laureate Joseph Coelho was assisted by the youngsters to write Courage Looks Like Me.


Teachers threaten formal dispute over ‘unacceptable’ class contact time

Teachers threaten formal dispute over ‘unacceptable’ class contact time

Teachers threaten formal dispute over ‘unacceptable’ class contact time

03 December 2024

The Scottish Government was told it must come up with a plan to reach its 2021 manifesto commitment to reduce class contact time to 21 hours a week.


Concerns raised over hospitality staff after smoking curbs ditched

Concerns raised over hospitality staff after smoking curbs ditched

Concerns raised over hospitality staff after smoking curbs ditched

03 December 2024

It has emerged the UK Government is to scrap plans to ban smoking in the gardens of pubs and restaurants in England.


Eight Scots stuck in hospital for six years ‘failure of highest order’ – Labour

Eight Scots stuck in hospital for six years ‘failure of highest order’ – Labour

Eight Scots stuck in hospital for six years ‘failure of highest order’ – Labour

03 December 2024

The party has urged the Government to urgently investigate the delays.


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